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J304 ATV

1992 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

237,313 mi
Last recorded237,313 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Honda Prelude111,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ304 ATV
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 237,313 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 237,308 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 23,701 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 22,626 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 226,124 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 21,320 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 213,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 213,185 miles

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 21,200 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s inner c v gatter insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2006 203,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine leaking oil.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 200,232 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Prelude?

Based on 156,010 MOT tests across 20,321 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,249
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
20,321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,727
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,857
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 6,253
position lamp(s) not working 5,027
parking brake recording little or no effort 4,796
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J304 ATV is a 1992 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1992 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 111,640 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Prelude fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J304 ATV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Prelude typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J304 ATV is a 1992 Honda Prelude, first registered on 30 June 1992.

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